The Next Karate Kid (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1994, The Next Karate Kid is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Christopher Cain, running about 107 minutes. “It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
Who’s in it. The Next Karate Kid stars Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, Hilary Swank as Julie Pierce, Michael Ironside as Colonel Paul Dugan and Constance Towers as Louisa Pierce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Next Karate Kid has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Next Karate Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Next Karate Kid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Next Karate Kid (1994)?
- In US, The Next Karate Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Next Karate Kid worth watching?
- The Next Karate Kid holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Next Karate Kid?
- The Next Karate Kid stars Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside, Constance Towers and Chris Conrad.
- When was The Next Karate Kid released?
- The Next Karate Kid was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.